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Story and Photos by Pat KrauseWomen Who Rule Luncheon

honored Women who make a difference in Greater Palm Springs and surrounding cities. The event was held at the Agua Caliente Resort Spa Casino on Friday January 29th. Women Leaders Forum, WLF, sponsored this 4th annual luncheon to honor 5 remarkable women who demonstrate a dedication to leadership in their careers

and their communities. Over 300 guests arrived to a cocktail reception that held 15 tables of silent auction items that run the gamut of everything a woman could want, from facials, spas, jewelry, clothes, dinners, hotel accommodations and trips.

Judy Vossler and Lisa Vossler-Smith are the first mother daughter honorees. They were both given the Desert Visionary Award. Judy spoke first and told

a few tales of Lisa growing up and how proud she is of the women she has become. She spoke of her love for the community. Lisa then spoke and said how she was so proud of her mother too and how her mother had instilled in her a great work ethic and how to be so useful and responsible. Madeline Redstone was given the Community Leadership Award by WLF founder Mary Roche. Roche spoke about Redstone and her

life before retiring and after as she serves on many boards and is continually giving back to the community.

Dr. Susan Murphy, PH.D.,R.N. was given the award of Excellence in Education by Helene Galen. Galen spoke about this amazing woman who writes, lectures, does consulting work and works with non-profits. Murphy said she was so thrilled to get this award and it

meant so much to her. The WLF Inspiration Award went to Carolyn Caldwell, President and CEO of Desert Regional Medical Center. Lauren Del Sarto, Chairperson, presented this award and spoke about the leadership of Caldwell in the medical field.

WLF President Deborah Tryon introduced a lot of the honorees. 10 recipients of

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Story and Photos by Pat KrauseFormer President Bill Clinton

held his 5th annual Clinton Health Matters Initiative Summit on Jan 24th and 25th. Tenet Health Care was the title sponsor for the event.

450 Leaders in health care from all over the United States filled the room to listen to speakers on the subject of health care in all areas of expertise. On Sunday the 24th, Chelsea Clinton was to hold a day of action at LaQuinta High School but could not make it to the Desert to participate in that event or the Summit as she was not able to make a flight because of the massive storm on the East Coast. The event continued with a community garden and

healthy meals prepared by Joslyn Center’s Meals on Wheels Program.

President Clinton held a Town Hall gathering on Sunday night to discuss Technology and its effects on the future of health care. U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy spoke and introduced President Clinton to the audience. Young Anya Pogharian was introduced as an inventor for a portable Dialysis machine she built for $500 and other machines cost $30,000. Technology was the main topic of the night. All events were held at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa.

Mondays Summit started with a morning workout before the dialog on stage moderated by

President Clinton. Conversations included such topics and drugs, suicides, gaps in limited health to everyone, mental health. Community involvement, Technology, and research. The need for mental health facilities and doctor involvement was key to help stop suicides, drugs and criminal activities because of drugs. Many solutions to problems were discussed and presented by each of the panelists in their field of expertise. A luncheon with President Clinton was held with many local people attending to discuss healthy aging in the community.

Abby Waumbach, Gold Medal Olympian, took the stage with Donna Scalala, who hosted the talk about young men and

women and the need for exercise and sports commitment that sometimes starts in the home and continues in the schools,

where the focus on sports is lacking. Tim Finchem from the

Health Matters Initiative

Lisa Vossler-Smith, Judy Vossler, Madeline Redstone, Carolyn Caldwell, Dr. Susan Murphy. Photo by Pat Krause

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scholarships from WLF all came on stage to announce their plans after graduation and where they are going to college. WLF, mentors young women and provides scholarship monies for further education. WLF mission is to empower and develop young women leaders of all backgrounds and ages. WLF has raised over $350,000 for college scholars since its start in 2001. 6 of the high school senior scholarship winners: Samantha, Jara, Karen Meza, Kristina Bieger,

Samantha Tryon, Sophie Allen and Kalena Gottwald. Photo by Pat KrauseDeborah Tryon, Mary Roche and Lauren Del Sarto. Photo by Pat Krause

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Story and Photos by Pat KrauseThe 4th Annual Beamer

Awards Gala was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Rancho Mirage on January 30th. This fundraiser praised the Betty Ford Center Children’s Program. The Hazelton Betty Ford Foundation presented its “Beamer Lights Up Gala”.

Several hundred people gathered in the area for a cocktail reception prior to a sit down dinner and entertainment by none other than comedian “Howie Mandel”. Mandel, a judge on Americas Got Talent TV show is amazingly funny.

Patrick Evans was Emcee again this year and he introduced a video showing a huge supporter of the Betty Ford Foundation, Lois Horvitz, who passed away last year and was the creator of Beamer, the Children’s Programs and their Website. Lois was a major loss and the video showed her holding her brainchild, Beamer. The Beamer is instrumental in helping children with their feelings whose lives are in turmoil because of addiction

in their families. The Beamer is a light bulb character that changes color for each emotion children feel. The programs help children get their lives back on track with the support they need and no family is turned away because of financial difficulties.

The Honoree of the night was Susan Ford Bales, Betty Ford’s daughter. When First Lady Betty Ford passed away, it was up to Susan to take over for her mother. Susan took over the torch and the center never skipped a

beat in its programs. Susan was deeply grateful for this award and was sure her Mother was looking down was so pleased. Susan said that her mother’s time after the White House was the most remarkable legacy. Bettys love for children brought hope to hundreds of families living with addiction.

The ultimate entertainer, Howie Mandel, had the audience laughing out loud during most of his performance. He used his Germaphobic disease in such

an amusing tale that it was just “more than funny”. Mandel said he never carries money and couldn’t find a quarter when he needed one. Then he went into doctor’s visits where he talked about the prostate exam and what they were looking for. Mandel asked a doctor in the audience what they were looking for and the doctor said a quarter, which again brought a round of laughter and applause. Mandel

then went to women and their wardrobe and how they differ from men. His finale was a video where he became an employee at a hair salon and he washed peoples hair that again brought out loud laughter from the guests. After the video Howie became serious when he said he was proud to be a part of the night and the Center did amazing work with families and addiction.

CEO, Mark Mishek, Jim Steinhagen VP West Region and Vaden Bales- Susans Husband. Photo by Pat Krause Co-chair Madeline Redstone, Susan Ford-Bales-honoree, Helene Galen.

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“Beamer Lights Up Gala”

Mccallum Theatre Presents Gordon LightfootBy Desert Star Staff

Through the generosity of Jerry and Sarah Mathews, the McCallum Theatre presents Gordon Lightfoot in “50 Years of the Carefree Highway Tour” on Tuesday, March 1, at 8:00pm.

After 50 active years of hit songs and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it is safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) for Lovin’ Me,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Cold on the Shoulder,” Canadian Railroad

Trilogy,” “Ribbon of Darkness,” “Beautiful,” “Song for a Winter’s Night,” “Shadows,” “Rainy Day People,” “Did She Mention My Name” and “Summertime Dream,” to name just a few.

“Gordon Lightfoot - 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour” will feature his well-known hits as well as album cuts for the die-hard fans. All of which are woven together with Lightfoot’s behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes about his historic career.

Gordon Lightfoot has recorded 20 albums and has five Grammy nominations. His songs have aired regularly for 50 years, earning him radio singles chart positions in North America achieved by few others. Gordon’s radio hits in the U.S. have earned five #1 hits, five Top 10 hits and

thirteen Top 40 hits. In Canada, he has earned sixteen #1 hits, eighteen Top 10 hits and 21 Top 40 hits.

Aside from his success in writing, singing and performing his own music, Gordon’s songs have been recorded and performed by some of the greatest of all time including: Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Jr., Marty Robbins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Judy Collins, Eric Clapton, Johnny Mathis, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John, Sarah McLachlan, Barbra Streisand, Peter Paul & Mary, Harry Belafonte, Jane’s Addiction, Richie Havens, Glen Campbell, Toby Keith, Alison Krauss and George Hamilton IV.

In 2012, Lightfoot’s legacy was further enhanced when he was inducted into the

Songwriters Hall Of Fame. He was honored for his role in defining the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and ‘70s. There are fewer than 400 inductees who make up the impressive roster enshrined in the Songwriters Hall of Fame including: Burt Bacharach, John Fogerty, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Croce, Phil Collins, Loretta Lynn, Van Morrison, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Diane Warren, Garth Brooks, and Leonard Cohen.

In his native Canada, Lightfoot has been decorated with the highest honors bestowed to a civilian including the Governor’s General Award and the Companion to the Order of Canada Honor of

Merit. He has also won 17 Juno Awards, Canada’s equivalent to the Grammy Awards. Lightfoot is a member of Canada’s Walk of Fame and The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2007, Canada Post honored him by issuing an official Gordon Lightfoot postage stamp. He is also in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Gordon Lightfoot is an indelible part of the Canadian national spirit and regarded as perhaps the most prolific and greatest Canadian singer-songwriter of all time.

Through the generosity of Jerry and Sarah Mathews, the McCallum Theatre presents Gordon Lightfoot in “50 Years of the Carefree Highway Tour” on Tuesday, March 1, at 8:00pm.

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PGA Tour spoke about the strides the PGA tour has made on health and the money the tour has raised for programs for healthy living. One panelist spoke about how there is so little chance for those in proverty level situations to get fruits and vegetables, key to health. Others spoke about how some had to travel a long distance to receive health care in remote areas and the Indian reservations.

Health is a global issue and needs to be addressed and solutions found. These summits are so healthful to local communities to show what a city or state can do to create healthy living and promote better practices by the people in their cities. Technology is the new normal to find cures for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and so many other diseases. Changes in diets help stop diabetes in all ages thru education of foods and obesity. The need and responsibility to help make changes in life styles is thru our leaders in health care.

By Pamela PriceThe official opening of

Asian Artists in Crystal: Steuben Glass at Sunnylands Center & Gardens in Rancho Mirage, CA on January 28th revealed the epitome of cultural diplomacy. The exhibit, comprised of 36 glass objects created by Steuben and engraved with intricate designs submitted by artists from 16 countries, was purchased by Walter and Leonore Annenberg in 1971 for their Rancho Mirage residence. Until now this was the only venue where this historically could be seen. However now through May 28th, 2017 the collection be on

view at the Sunnylands Center, Thursday through Sunday from 9am to 4pm, with admission free. The Sunnylands exhibition was planned for 2016 to mark the 60th anniversary of the original exhibit that took place at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. in 1956 said Janice Lyle, director of Sunnylands Center and Gardens, adding that “the exhibition also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Annenberg’s historic residence, but more importantly it focuses on the use of art and culture for diplomatic purposes, something the Annenberg’s promoted throughout their lives together.”

Leonore Annenberg was one of the founders of the Foundation for Art in Embassies Program (FAPE) which provided permanent works of American art to embassies throughout the world. “What better way to introduce art than through our Ambassadors worldwide,” said Joan Agajanian Quinn, a former California Arts Council member. She has been involved with this unique program for nearly two decades. The Steuben Glass Collection coincides with President Barack Obama’s Summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at Sunnylands Feb.

15 and 16. This perfectly timed exhibition of Steuben Glass will be viewed with five of the ten ASEAN nations represented in the collection in attendance. These countries are Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Burma. The Rancho Mirage Public Library shared in this cultural event when glass scholar William Warmus spoke here on January 28th as part of the Sunnylands Series. Sunnylands is located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

Pamela Price is a Cathedral City Public Arts Commissioner

Steuben Glass to coincide with Asian summit

Frank Lopez and Anne Rowe. Photo by Pat Krause.Diane Deshong, Jeff Baum, Janice Lyle and Frank Lopez. Photo by Pat Krause.

Participant,David Brinkman and Speaker, Mayor Linda Evans. Photo by Pat Krause

Abby Waumbach. Photo by Pat Krause

Monica and Congressman Raul Ruiz with children Skye and Sage. Photo by Pat Krause

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On DVD: “Goosebumps” and “Sicario”

By Pam Price Gelson’s a well known

and respected Southern California supermarket business open it’s doors in Rancho Mirage at 36-101 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage on January 28th . Enticing shoppers to the event were commemorative gift bags packed with samples of Gelson’s products plus a $25 gift certificate designated to the first 200 shoppers. The bags were designed with images of Rancho Mirage making this the perfect take away gift.

The ribbon cutting took place at 9:15 AM with Gelson’s executives and Rancho Mirage officials all smiles. Rob McDougall, President and CEO presided as Gelson’s fans; many familiar with the Brand had fond memories of shopping at Gelson’s in Westlake Village. Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Tarzana. “Memories of Gelsons remind me of good times,” said local author Grace Robbins, from birthday parties to holiday parties, over the years. Our friends and family could always depend on

Gelson’s to make entertaining memorable.”

As the 200 lucky bag holders munched on goodies from Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels to Love Grown Foods MightyFlakes checking out produce and pet food products, others were sampling everything from fresh oysters to freshly squeezed orange juice. Enhancing this appetizing Grand Opening were lavish displays of decorated cakes, and baked goods with shimmering chocolate frosting all fragrancing

the air with a delightful scent. First day shoppers sported delicious smiles; the scene was one of happy faces everywhere. As shoppers waltzed with their carts from aisle to aisle, it was obvious shoppers who don’t even cook found Gelson’s a hit with catering, hand carved sandwiches and take out choices from sushi, salads to delight the eye and palate .

Gelson’s is known t h r o u g h o u t S o u t h e r n Californiawith eighteen locations from Calabases to Newport Beach, however this is the first Gelson’s to open in the Coachella Valley. Normal Store hours at their Rancho Miragelocation at the corner of Gerald Ford and Bob Hope are from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days. Making Gelson’s even more popular is their emphasis o healthy food choices, all discussedin their 32-page guide, Jessica’s Healthy Living Guide, authored by Jessica Siegel, Gelson’s Registered Dietitian. Phyllis Eisenberg, who shares her time between Chicago and Palm Desert, pointed out the guide listed “Sources of Sweeteners to Restrict of avoid”, noting that agave, corn syrup and fruit purees were on the

‘restrict or avoid’ list. In Gelson style their customers are directed to their website ( gelsons.com/table/nn ) for substitutes. Their service deli features nutritious prepares foods ‘by Jessica’, as well. Pets are taken seriously as well. Grace Robbins, headed for the Aisle 4 where pet food and accessories would make any cat purr or pup beg for more. Jim Dunn of Cathedral City was at the service deli planning his next party platter. Joann Horwitz, an original Gelson customer from Westlake Village said “ this Gelson’s is a ten star , the new wonder market in Rancho Mirage, eveything here is pristine, produce out of sight and shelves stocked artistically. Grand Opening shoppers were greeted by singing employees , “Welcome to Gelsons !” “You can tell this Is going to be a happy, delicious and nutritious supermart for our community, they even placed a coupon for Gelson’s Finest Hummus in each gift bag, ” said Ms. Horwitz. And there’s more… As shoppers departed, Sarah Lee presented them with a loaf of fresh sliced Artisan Bread. “Such service, so classy,” commented Ms. Horwitz.

If you have kids, then you’ve heard of R.L. Stine and his countless Goosebumps novels for young readers. I first experienced “Goosebumps” when I visited my sister in North Carolina and her youngest son Daniel gave me a few to read because he said, “They are funny and always have a surprise ending.” And even though I wasn’t a kid when I read them, I found them clever and amusing too.

The film “Goosebumps” stars Jack Black as a mysterious, elusive author who lives next door to Zach and his mother. They have just moved into the neighborhood to start a new life in a new state after the death of Zach’s dad. As the teenager is unpacking his things from their car, he notices a girl in the window. She spots him too and comes to the fence between their two houses to say hello. Soon Stein comes out and tells the young man to stay away from his daughter. But why is the author so unfriendly? Ah, the answer is a mystery of course and it is the key to the cinematic story that is about to unfold featuring many of the monsters that the prolific author has created for young fans over the years,

At first Zach (Dylan Minnette) stays away, not wishing to cause trouble, but when he thinks Hannah Stein (Odeya Rush) may

be in danger he enlists the help of a kid he met on his first day in his new school (Ryan Lee). They break into the Stein house to save her. Big mistake, but not for the plot… Soon the monsters in the many Goosebumps stories come to life and that is scary fun.

As R.L. Stein says at one point in the movie, “Every good story has a beginning, a middle and…. a twist.” And it is those twists that make a Goosebumps tale so much fun. “Goosebumps” is rated PG for scary scenes involving all kinds of monsters from giant insects, an army of garden gnomes to an abominable snowman. The monsters are great fun, but their interaction with the town and the students, while clever and exciting, may be too intense for very young children.

••••••••••••••“Sicario,” written by Taylor

Sheridan and directed by Denis Villeneuve, takes an engrossing violent look at U.S. efforts to control the Mexican cartels and eliminate illicit drug trafficking inside the USA and along the Mexican border. Emily Blunt plays Kate, a dedicated, very skilled FBI agent who has been selected to work with CIA agent Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and the mysterious Alehandro (Benecio del Toro). Who is he, and why is he a part of the CIA/FBI team?

We are kept in the dark, but so is Kate. She is told to keep her eyes open and remain vigilant. Things will be explained to her in due course.

As the pieces in the puzzle unfold we are brought into the undercover, covert tactics used by the FBI and CIA to find, capture or kill elusive drug lords who are wreaking havoc on both sides of the border.

Sicario, Spanish for hit man, is a clue to what is gong on in the film as the agents and Alehandro work together to track down a notorious drug lord hidden away in Mexico. While it is business for the agents, it appears to be personal for del Toro. But why and who is he anyway?

The film reveals the brutality of the drug lords. As “Sicario” begins we see Kate and other FBI agents confront a group of Mexican drug cartel members residing in the states, close to the border. After the bloody shootout that follows, agents make a horrifying discovery. In the walls of the drug, smugglers’ hiding place they find countless dead bodies stuffed insides the walls.

The cartel uses all sorts of terrifying ways to retain control over the people in their country who live in constant fear since anyone who gets in their way is killed. Often bodies are hung up in the town or victims are dissolved in acid. While much

violence and cruelty is depicted or alluded to, it is never overly gratuitous, however, the film is not for the feint of heart. Rated R for depictions of violence and language.

••••••••••••••Good news from PBS. This

month the final season (Season 6) of “Downton Abbey” will be available on DVD. You can also own the six-part Civil War drama “Mercy Street” from executive producer Ridley Scott.

On February 16, “Labyrinth of Lies” debuts on Blu-ray and DVD. It is Germany’s Academy Award entry for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Gelsons celebrates a grand opening in Rancho Mirage

Grace Robbins, Phyllis Eisenberg, Iris Smotrich and Linda Thomas. Photo by Pat Krause

Sicario

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Story and Photos by Pat KrauseThe Angel View Luncheon

is always one of the events that women love to participate in. There is shopping and a style show, a great lunch and entertainment. There is never a hurry shopping as there is plenty of time before lunch to look over the many items that come from all 17 Angel View Stores in southern California. The prices are very low for top name brands in shoes, clothing and jewelry. Several women saw the fantastic deals and they had armloads of clothing. The Boutique Angel View Stores carry not only clothes but also household items and furniture that have been donated. There was also a raffle and silent auction items so nothing is overlooked for a splendid afternoon.

There were 7 models this year showing clothing that can be purchased. The difference this year that 3 of the models were clients of Angel view and reside at Angel View Homes. They were Rachel Welk, Corie Marshall and Marlina Silva, looked so grand in their dresses, and were excited to be a part of this event. The other women models showed garments from sports wear to designer gowns and included, Jill Hayes, Gail Jacobs and Dalarna Lundvall. David Miller is the only male model and has been a

model for years at these style shows. He wore casual sporty outfits western complete with a cowboy hat and then looked so sophisticated in a tux at the finale of the show.

The event was held at Cuistot Restaurant on January 28th with every seat filled.

Dan McGrath from CBS radio KEZN-FM did his usual grand job as Emcee. The incredible Tommi Rose entertained the guests with his wonderful voice singing some well-known country western tunes like “Crazy” and “Stand By Your Man”.

The guests sang along

with a lot of the tunes. This was a more upbeat luncheon than in the past. A really was a fun afternoon with a Wild West Theme. Angel

View is a non-profit entity that serves children and adults with disabilities.

Galiena Jacobs. Photo by Pat KrauseGaliena Jacobs. Photo by Pat KrauseGaliena Jacobs. Photo by Pat KrauseHenry Kotzen, Patty Newman, Donna MacMillan, Helene Galen with Jason and Peter Li.

model for years at these style Dan McGrath from CBS radio

with a lot of the tunes. This was a View is a non-profit entity that

Tracy Powers, Patti Park, Karole Haes-Landon, Dr. Martin Russell and Henry Kotzen. Photo by Pat Krause

Tommi Rose and Rachael Welk. Photo by Pat Krause

The Angel View Luncheon

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NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0029FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RUNA SHOP 69726 BARRANCA COURT, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: OSCAR EDU-ARDO RODRIGUEZ ZUNIGA 69726 BARRANCA COURT, RANCH MIRAGE, CA 92270. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: OSCAR EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ ZUNIGA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 28, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201601148 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0027AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The fol-lowing fictitious business name(s) G STAGE 12423 LIMONITE AVENUE, SUITE 110 EASTVALE, CA 91752. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 969 E. 10 STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90021, has been abandoned by the following person(s): GOOD CLOTHING, INC. 969 E. 10TH STREET, LOS AN-GELES, CA 90021. This business is conducted by: CORPORATION The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 11/18/2013 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: HYE SUN KIM, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder November 23, 2015 File No.R-201303021. Pub December 18, 25, 2015, January 1, 8, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 DSW15-7251AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BARK’S ROAD SERVICE 12905MIRACLE HILL APT#B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County, Full name of registrant: DAVID LEWIS BARKER12905 MIRACLE HILL APT#B, DESERT HOT SPRINGS,

CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDI-VIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DAVID LEWIS BARKER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 20, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201513057 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub December 11, 18, 25, 2015, January 1, 2016. February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 DSW15-7243FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: MOBILE BUSINESS ASSETS 26176 VANDERBILT CT., HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KASIE LYNN JESSEE 26176 VANDERBILT CT., HEMET, CA 92544. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: KASIE LYNN JESSEE, OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 25, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600956 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0025FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: JOAN ROSS CAREGIVER SERVICES 14820 BAYRIDGE ST. EASTVALE, CA 92880. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOAN- -ROSS 14820 BAYRIDGE ST. EASTVALE, CA 92880. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/16/2015. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JOAN ROSS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 25, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201600973. NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FIC-TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO-RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: NEW WESTERN ACQUISITIONS 11801 PIERCE STREET, SUITE 200, RIVERSIDE, CA 92505. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 4600 FULLER DRIVE, SUITE 200B, IRVING, TX 75038. Full name of registrant: UNITED INVESTEXUSA 11 INC. 4600 FULLER DR STE 200, IRVING, TX 75038. Business is conducted by: CORPORA-TION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SAAD HASAN KHAN, PRESIDENT This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 27, 2016. Peter Aldana, Asses-sor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201601105 NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016. DSW16-0022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: DHW MARKETING 35127 FLAMINGO WAY, WINCHESTER, CA 92596. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GINA- -JOHNSON 35127 FLAMINGO WAY, WINCHESTER, CA 92596. 2b. ANTHONY TODD JOHNSON 35127 FLAMINGO WAY, WINCHESTER, CA 92596. Business is conducted by: GENRAL PARTNERSHIP. Reg-istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 1, 2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A regis-trant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: GINA- -JOHNSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 31, 2015 Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201600959 NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 29, Febru-ary 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GAYLEEN’S TAX SERVICES 17101 GREEN TREE DR., RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THE PRIETO GROUP INC 17101 GREEN TREE DR RIVERSIDE CA 92503. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2008. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: GAYLEEN PRIETO, VICE PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 25, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201600959 NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0020FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: CONCHA INTERNATIONAL 47230

SAND SAGE CT., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Mailing Address: SAME,, Full name of registrant: ALBERT LEONEL CONCHA 47230 SAND SAGE CT., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ALBERT LEONEL CONCHA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 25, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600916 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 29, Febru-ary 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0018FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ALLISON MUPAS MFT 44100 MONTEREY AVE, SUITE 216d, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of reg-istrant: ALLISON LEE MUPAS 35909 RENOIR PLACE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ALLISON LEE MUPAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 15, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600583 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0016FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AAE AND ASSOCIATES 1253 N VALDIVIA WAY SUITE D PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MODERN ARTIFAX LLC 1253 N VALDIVIA WAY SUITE D PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANDREW NISHI, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 21, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600808 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 29, Febru-ary 5, 12, 19, 2016. DSW16-0015FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: EAGLE ONE FINANCIAL 75748 EASY ST., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JUDY JO GARFIELD 75748 EASY ST., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Busi-ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JUDY JO GARFIELD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 19, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600626 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSI-NESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM-MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI-NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2016. DSW16-0014AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ESSA GROUP LLC 2262 SANTA ANITA ROAD, NORCO, CA 92860. Riverside County, PO BOX 1692, CORONA, CA 92878. Full name of registrant: ESSA GROUP, LLC 2262 SANTA ANITA ROAD, NORCO, CA 92860. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LI-ABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8-14-14. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ESMOREIT ERNEST KOETSIER, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 18, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201512917. NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FIC-TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO-RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub November December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015, Janu-ary 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2016. DSW15-5277 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MADSEN CUSTOM PAINTING AND MAINTENCE 81-332 POPPY ST, INDIOI, CA 92201. Riverside County, Full name of registrant: MICHAEL PAUL MADSEN 81-332 POPPY ST INDIO CA 92201. Business is conduct-ed by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL PAUL MADSEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 29, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201512112. NOTICE —THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub November 25, De-cember 2, 9, 16, 2015, January 22, 29, February

5, 12, 2016. DSW15-5273 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE CONSIGNMENT EVENT 72680 DINAH SHORE DRIVE #3, PALM DESERT, CA 92253. Riverside County 78465 VIA SEVILLA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant: JULIANNA IRENE LOYA 78465 VIA SEVILLA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JULIANNA IRENE LOYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on September 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201510319 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2015, Janu-ary 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2016. DSW15-7193FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:LA MICHOACANA FAMOUS ICE CREAM PARLOR 10261 ARLINGTON AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARIBEL CARRILLO POSA-DAS 13727 PECAN PL, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MARIBEL CARRILLO POSADAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 18, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514064 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2016. DSW16-0013FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY TRUCKING 37-788 THURNE ST., INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COACHELLA VALLEY TRUCKING 37-788 THURNE ST., INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by: CORPO-RATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/25/15. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: CHARITY NADINE BARRIGA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 23, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201514206 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2016. DSW16-0011 T.S. No.: 9986-4828 TSG Order No.: 00307537 A.P.N.: 657-362-002-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/15/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0472698, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: PAULDEN HEPLER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav-ings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 02/29/2016 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19396 SAGEBRUSH TRAIL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $240,008.89 (Estimated) as of 02/26/2016. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if appli-cable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for

information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9986-4828. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify post-ponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Informa-tion Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LE-GAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 59 OF TRACT B-BAR-H RANCH ESTATES, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 26, PAGE(S) 90, 91 AND 92 OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. NPP0272014 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/05/2016, 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016. DSW16-0026APN: 625-470-064-8 TS No: CA08003303-15-1 TO No: 95308571 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 28, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 1, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 9, 2003, as Instrument No. 2003-336651, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, execut-ed by GLORIA J. JOHNS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, A FEDERAL ASSOCIATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street ad-dress and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 46301 JACARANDA COURT, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $497,997.28 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued inter-est and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear own-ership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08003303-15-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 27, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003303-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTO-MATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16-000327-1, PUB DATES: 02/05/2016, 02/12/2016, 02/19/2016. DSW16-0023Trustee Sale No. : 00000005530175 Title Or-der No.: 730-1506467-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: CA0485933867703 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/26/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/06/2010 as In-

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Desert Star Weekly Legals February 5, 2016 page 7strument No. 2010-0369142 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SCOTT M WIG, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/09/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 72447 SENA CT, THOUSAND PALMS, CALIFORNIA 92276 APN#: 650-111-003-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or

warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remain-ing principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publica-tion of the Notice of Sale is $144,573.38. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Elec-tion to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not auto-matically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be

aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005530175. Information about postponements that are very short in duration

or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 01/26/2016 NPP0271193 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/29/2016, 02/05/2016, 02/12/2016. DSW16-0019

MISCONDUCT is a mystery thriller that has more twists and turns than a giant box of salty pretzels. Directed by Shintaro Shimosawa from the screenplay by Simon Boyes and Adam Mason, the film has an incredible cast, including Josh Dudhamel as Ben Cahill, a high-powered litigator, Al Pacino as Charles Abrams, the senior partner of the law firm for which Ben works, Anthony Hopkins, as Arthur Denning, the multi-billionaire owner of a pharmaceutical company, Alice Eve as Ben’s wife, Charlotte, and Malin Akerman as Ben’s ex-college girlfriend Emily. The excellent supporting cast includes, Byung-hun Lee, Julia Stiles, and Glen Powell.

The plot revolves around revenge, unrequited love, murder, and a pharmaceutical cover up of a drug that caused hundreds of deaths. Emily shows up after ten years and tries to seduce

Ben. Coincidentally, she is Denning’s girlfriend and gives Ben evidence that a popular drug had the test reports altered, removing any mention of the hundreds of fatalities. So the cat-and-mouse games begin and the lines soon become blurred as to who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Ben’s wife is a nurse suffering from depression due to a family tragedy. Seemingly innocent, she, too, gets entangled in the complicated web, blurring the lines even further. In her case, let’s just say you can’t judge a book by its innocent cover.

A throbbing sound track by Federico Jusid underscores the mystery and adds to the growing tension. Michael Fimognari’s cinematography is splendid, capturing some stunning night scenes. You might leave the movie theatre with some questions about

confusing plot points. However, despite some narrative flaws, MISCONDUCT is an exciting 106 minutes that makes for some interesting post-screening discussions.

MISCONDUCT Lionsgate PremiereWritten By: Simon

Boyes & Adam MasonDirected By: Shintaro

ShimosawaGenre: Action Thriller

Starring: Josh Duhamel, Al Pacino, Anthony

Hopkins, Malin Akerman, Byung-hun Lee, Julia Stiles, and Glen Powell

Running Time: 106 MinutesRating: R

February 5, 2016 (In Theaters and On Demand)

MOVIE REVIEW WITH BEVERLY COHN

By Jack LyonsTheatre and Film Critic

Playwright Neil Simon was the ‘Comedy King of Broadway’, and as a matter of fact, everywhere else on the planet. Name me a playwright that can boast thirty-three smash hits on Broadway in a career, with 3 hits running at the same time? I didn’t think you could because he’s the only American playwright to turn the trick.

Simon wrote mostly comedies. However, he did try a dramedy once. His “Gingerbread Lady” was his only foray into serious and sensitive subject matter. But his fans and audiences wanted to see and enjoy the Simon of old. And he got the message. It was back to Simon-styled comedy.

“Doc” (his nickname) is still with us scribbling in his notebook but many of his loyal fans have left the planet. The replacement audiences of today alas, march to the beat of different drummers. If you’re a lover of well written comedy plays then you’re in luck. Vintage Neil Simon comedy is alive and well on the stage of the Joslyn Center presented by Desert Theatreworks.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor”, nicely directed by Lance Phillip-Martinez, is Simon’s

hilarious tribute to the manic comedy style of the great Marx Brothers, and to the nuttiness of ‘You’re Show of Shows’ (a staple of ‘50’s television) with Sid Caesar and his cast of wacky characters and situations.

“Laughter” features an energetic and talented cast of nine actors who relish the frenetic pace, silliness, and onstage antics under the watchful eye of director Phillips-Martinez. Arnie Kleban stars as Max Prince (think a harried Sid Caesar in his heyday), as producer and star of NBC’s top television show. Prince, is constantly at loggerheads with top NBC brass over his budgets. They want to trim them, he wants to keep them the same. He wants to keep the writing team intact. Besides, the status quo is comfortable. How the writers and Max accomplish this miracle is the meat and fun of this roman a clef- based production on Simon’s own career as a writer during the golden age of TV comedy shows.

Kleban’s nuanced and hassled comedy star turn as Max, is ably supported by: Mason McIntosh, who plays the narrator and writer Lucas Brickman (Simon’s alter-ego); Ed Lefkowitz as Milt Fields;

Jason Lewis as the Russian émigré writer Val Slotzky; Tanner Lieser as Kenny Franks; Tiffani Lobue as Carol Wyman the only female writer on the staff, brings her special brand of comic goofiness when she finds out she’s pregnant; Stephen McMillen as Brian Doyle, the token gentile from Ireland, never stops teasing and poking fun at his fellow writers; Mike Olton as sad-sack hypochondriac Ira Stone, delivers a little gem of a

comedy performance. Stephee Bonifacio as Helen the office secretary rounds out this stellar ensemble cast.

The comedy production is not only directed by Phillips-Martinez, he’s also the Lighting and Sound designer. Ron Phillips-Martinez is responsible for the clever set and space giving the actors full range to display their talent.

The costumes designed by Michele Dobson, Props by

Priscilla Lawson, and comedy coaching by Peter Nicholson along with Light board operator Kay Kudukis, and Sound board operator Angus Feath, complete the technical team.

“Laughter on the 23rd Floor” performs at the Joslyn Center in the Arthur Newman Theatre, in Palm Desert, and runs through February 7, 2016. For reservations and ticket information, call 760-980-1455.

Playwright Neil Simon’s Humor Still Resonates

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